George Washington's
Adminstration
Washington would have preferred to spend the remainder of his life
in his tranquil home at Mount Vernon, but his patriotism would not
allow him to disregard the call of his country. He had so little money
at the time, that his home was threatened by the sheriff, and he had
to borrow funds with which to pay his most pressing debts.
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Lesson Plans | Primary
Sources |
Lesson Plans:
George
Washington and the US Constitution - This lesson addresses George
Washington's leadership in forging a new government for the United
States after the break from England in 1776. The historical period
covered by the documents in the lesson ranges from a few days after
the Declaration of Independence in 1776, to late May 1790, when Rhode
Island became the last of the thirteen colonies to ratify the new
Constitution. The lesson uses Washington's own words to illustrate
the events leading to the establishment of our national government,
and the crucial roles he played throughout that process.
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Before
and Beyond the Constitution. What should a president do? - This
Teacher Resource Guide is designed for incorporation into history
and social studies curricula. It will introduce your students to some
of the events and issues that shaped George Washington’s life.
The activities should enhance your students’ knowledge of Washington
and expand their horizons about this complex and interesting man.
George
Washington: First in War, First in Peace and First in the Hearts of
Countrymen - This lesson addresses George Washington's leadership
in forging a new government for the United States after the break
from England in 1776. The historical period covered by the documents
in the lesson ranges from a few days after the Declaration of Independence
in 1776, to late May 1790, when Rhode Island became the last of the
thirteen colonies to ratify the new Constitution. The lesson uses
Washington's own words to illustrate the events leading to the establishment
of our national government, and the crucial roles he played throughout
that process. (good primary source documents in this lesson
plan)
George
Washington: A Series of 3 Lesson Plans - One lesson involves George
Washington and the Constitution, a second explores his presidency
and the third deals with Washington in the Ohio Valley.
Primary Source Documents:
Washington's
First Inaugural Address - The new President gave his inaugural
address before a joint session of the two Houses of Congress assembled
inside the Senate Chamber.
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The
Papers of George Washington - The Papers of George Washington,
a grant-funded project, was established in 1969 at the University
of Virginia, under the joint auspices of the University and the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, to publish a comprehensive
edition of Washington's correspondence.
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